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1 WELCOME HOME TO WARMTH TM Installation and Operation Instructions Comfort Flame Vented Natural Gas Logs Decorative Appliance P P/N Rev. N/C 12/2015 PFS US Report No. F Models Sonoma18LZN Sonoma24LZN INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance. CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built fireplace, constructed of noncombustible material and connected to a working flue. (See page 6 for minimum flue opening.) WARNING: This is a gas-fired appliance. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to the National Fual Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3 for Combustion and Ventilation. These logs are approved by the manufacturer for installation in listed indoor and outdoor solid fuel burning fireplaces. WARNING: FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow safety warnings exactly could result in serious injury, death, or property damage. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. Leave the building immediately. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone. Follow the gas supplier s instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

2 Thank you for your purchase. We appreciate your business! Please carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. Pay special attention to all warnings and safety information. Following these safety, care, and operation instructions will help ensure many years of dependable and enjoyable service from your fireplace. Please read and understand these instructions before installing or operating. TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety... 2 Local Codes... 4 Unpacking... 4 Product Identification... 4 Optional Product Features... 4 Requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts... 4 Installation... 5 Operation Cleaning and Maintenance Service Hints Technical Service Replacement Parts Troubleshooting Parts Accessories Warranty SAFETY WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built fireplace, constructed of noncombustible material and connected to a working flue. (See page 5 for minimum flue opening. WARNING: This is a gas-fired appliance. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. * Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. IMPORTANT: Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this log set. Improper use of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. 2 Comfortflame.US.com _NC

3 SAFETY Continued DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, the log set may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have log set serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes. Natural & LP Gas: Natural & LP gas are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists. Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this log set. WARNING: Any change to this log set or its controls can be dangerous. WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this appliance. WARNING: This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane/lp gas but not both. Gas type is indicated on the rating plate. Field conversion is not permitted. WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. WARNING: Installed decorative glass door enclosures must be fully opened when operating this gas appliance. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the appliance. Appliance assembly becomes very hot when running appliance. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Appliance will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with appliance. You must operate this appliance with a fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running this log set. The screen shall have openings for introduction of combustion air. Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. 1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is convertible for use with propane/lp, using the GA9050A-1 (F0235) or GA9150A (F0237) pilot kit. 2. If you smell gas shut off gas supply do not try to light any appliance do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building leave the building immediately immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone. Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department 3. Never install the log set in a recreational vehicle where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42" from the front, top or sides of the log set in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas 4. Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect chimney flue and firebox for damage. If damaged, repair flue before operating appliance. 5. You must operate this log set with a fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running log set. 6. This log set is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appliance and call a qualified service person. Note: During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due to log curing and the burning of manufacturing residues. You may wish to add more ventilation by opening a window. 7. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can increase sooting _NC Comfortflame.US.com 3

4 SAFETY Continued 9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this log set. 10. This installation and provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. 11. Do not run log set where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions 12. Do not burn solid fuel in the fireplace after installing the log set. Do not use this log set to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 13. Log set becomes very hot when in use. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Log set will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching. 14. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with log set. 15. Do not use appliance if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room appliance and to replace any part of the control system (if using GA9050A-1 - F0235 or GA9150A - F0237) and any gas control which has been under water. 16. To help prevent breakage, new logs must be broken-in (see Curing Logs, page 11). 17. Turn log set off and let cool before servicing, installing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair log set. 15. The installation of these appliances in manufactured homes in the U.S. must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United States, or when such a standard is not applicable, Manufactured Home Installations Standard, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1/NFPA 501A. LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 25 West 43rd Street, 4th floor New York, NY National Fire Protection Association, Inc. 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA UNPACKING CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates from the burner pan. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. 1. Remove logs, hearth kit, pan materials and hardware from carton. 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and base for shipment. 3. Check appliance for any shipping damage. If appliance is damaged contact IHP at Comfortflame.US.com for replacement parts before returning to dealer. Burner Manifold Grate Burner Pan PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Hearth Kit Model: Serial Number: Log Set Model: Left Side Burner Figure 1 - Product Identification Right Side Burner Burner Inlet Fitting OPTIONAL PRODUCT FEATURES ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT AND PROPANE/LP CONVERSION An optional valve/safety pilot kit with a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance. This system requires no matches, batteries or other sources to light. You must use this optional system for LP conversion. See Accessories, page 19. REMOTE CONTROL READY (MILLIVOLT) SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT An optional millivolt valve/safety pilot kit with a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance. This system requires no matches, batteries or other sources to light. This system may be connected to a wall switch or hand-held wireless remote control. See Accessories, page 19. REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There is an optional hand-held ON/OFF remote control that can be purchased separately for this log set. You must use the millivolt valve/safety pilot kit to use remote accessories with this appliance. See Accessories, page 19. A wall switch is also available for this appliance. You must use the millivolt valve/safety pilot kit to use the wall switch with this appliance. See Accessories, page 19. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENTS These appliances are approved for installation in the US state of Massachusetts if the following additional requirements are met: Install this appliance in accordance with Massachusetts Rules and Regulations 248 C.M.R. Sections 4.00 through Installation and repair must be done by a plumber or gas fitter licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The flexible gas line connector used shall not exceed 36 inches (92 centimeters) in length. The individual manual shut-off must be a T-handle type valve. 4 Comfortflame.US.com _NC

5 INSTALLATION CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the burner pan. The data plates contain important warranty information. WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney flue may create and distribute soot within the house. Inspect chimney flue and firebox for damage. If damaged, repair flue before operating appliance. NOTICE: Installation, service and repair of this appliance must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, company or gas supplier experienced with this type of gas appliance. Only factory authorized components listed in these instructions may be used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Any modifications to this kit or use of unauthorized components or accessory items will void the manufacturer s warranty and may result in a hazardous condition. FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS Note: This vented appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material. The charts in Figure 2 indicate technical information regarding the installation of your gas log set. Please make sure that all of the specifications shown are applicable before installation is attempted. The fireplace must include a working flue and venting system with the minimum openings shown in the Figure 2. MODEL Sonoma18LZN 18" Multi-Side Sonoma24LZN 24" Multi-Side Btu/Hr Input Natural Gas Btu/Hr Input Propane/LP Gas Minimum Vent Opening 55,000 45,000 8" dia. 65,000 55,000 8" dia. MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES LOG FRONT BACK DEPTH HEIGHT SIZE WIDTH* WIDTH** 18" 28" 28" 16" 18" 24" 29 3 /4" 29 3 /4" 16" 18" **At depth indicated CHECK GAS TYPE FUEL INLET PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.) Min. Max. NG 5.5" 10.5" LP 11" 13" BURNER ORIFICE Log Natural Propane/LP Size In. Num. In. Num. 18" " Figure 2 - Technical Information Charts Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, you must install ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot Kit (see Accessories, page 19). Call dealer where you bought log set. If the fireplace does not have a gas supply shutoff valve, one must be installed. VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be drafting properly. To check the vent for proper drafting: Light a tightly rolled newspaper on one end and place it at the inside front edge of the fireplace. Observe the smoke and be sure the vent is properly drawing it up the chimney. If the smoke spills out into the room, extinguish the flame and remove any obstruction until proper venting is achieved. The chimney flue must remain open a minimum of 3" at all times during the operation of this log set _NC Comfortflame.US.com 5

6 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading edge of the damper as shown in Figure 3. If for any reason this clamp doesn't work on your fireplace, another suitable clamp or permanent stop must be installed or the damper blade must be cut or removed. Approved Gas Hose Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* Damper Clamp Damper Clamp Damper 3" Minimum From Gas Meter (5" W.C.** to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) Damper Damper Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint Sediment Trap Masonry Fireplace Manufactured Fireplace Figure 3 - Attaching Damper Clamp CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service person must connect log set to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Installation Items Needed Before installing log set, make sure you have the items listed below. piping (check local codes) sealant (resistant to propane/lp gas) equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection adjustable (crescent) wrench or pliers sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to log set. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur. Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from log set (see Figure 4). * Purchase the optional equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. ** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment. Figure 4 - Gas Connection IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in a clogged burner injector. WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. We recommend that you install a sediment trap (not supplied with log set) in supply line as shown in Figure 4. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and appliance. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap captures moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into log set controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, log set may not run properly. CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. 6 Comfortflame.US.com _NC

7 INSTALLATION Continued Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kpa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig 3.5 kpa) will damage appliance regulator. 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected. 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Reconnect log set and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks. Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kpa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 5). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter. 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 5). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 4. Correct all leaks at once. HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Kit Assembly Figure 5 - Checking Gas Joints Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter 1. Unscrew burner inlet fitting from burner manifold. 2. Place burner manifold in pan with threaded opening facing open knockout plug (see Figure 6, page 8). Make sure the burner ports face downward. 3. Using thread sealant (resistant to the action of propane/lp gas) on larger end of fitting, screw the burner inlet fitting through hole and into burner manifold. Tighten using a wrench. If using propane/lp gas, see Propane/LP Gas Conversion, page If using optional GA9050A-1 (F0235) kit, go to Optional GA9050A-1 (F0235) ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot Kit section for installation instructions. If using optional GA9150A (F0237) kit, follow instructions included with kit for installation and operation. 5. Using thread sealant on male threads, install burner connection fittings into 1/8" NPT holes on each side of burner manifold. 6. Press right and left side burners onto burner connection fittings. Burner porting should face downward (see Figure 6). Burner Connection Fittings Installation and Gas Connection Burner Manifold Figure 6 - Installing Burner Side Burners Burner Inlet Fitting 1. Place burner pan assembly in center of fireplace floor. Make sure inlet end of pan faces gas supply. 2. Thread gas supply fitting to fireplace gas supply pipe. Use thread sealant. 3. Install adapter fitting onto burner inlet fitting using thread sealant on male threads of burner inlet fitting (see Figure 7). Adjust to most convenient position. 4. Install gas connector tube to gas supply fitting. Carefully shape tube to attach to adapter fitting. Be careful not to cause kinks in tube. 5. Using 1/4" x #8 provided, install cover over inlet fitting. Burner Pan Assembly Gas Connector Tube Adapter Fitting Figure 7 - Connecting Gas to Appliance _NC Comfortflame.US.com 7

8 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL GA9050A-1 (F0235) ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT ASSEMBLY For additional convenience and safety or for propane/lp conversion, an optional ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot Kit is available. See Accessories, page 19. WARNING: You must use a ON/OFF Safety Valve/ Pilot Kit for propane/lp conversion. Note: The control cover provided with GA9050A-1 (F0235) should be discarded and replaced with control cover provided with log set. Natural Gas Installation 1. Thread gas control valve onto burner inlet fitting (see Figure 8). Use thread sealant on male threads of burner inlet fitting. Hold burner inlet fitting with a wrench to prevent overtightening connection to burner. Make sure control rod is facing the front (see Figure 8). Gas Control Valve 10. Install thermocouple, pilot and ignitor onto valve cover as shown in Figure 11. Use the provided screws. 11. Push control rod extension onto D shaped control rod through center hole in cover. Pilot and Line Thermocouple and Line Gas Control Valve Figure 9 - Gas Control Valve with Thermocouple and Pilot 12. Install control position decal and control knob making sure to align marks with correct stop positions of gas control. Pilot position will allow knob to push in about 1/2". Align decals in pilot position. Gas Connector Tube Burner Pan Assembly Burner Inlet Fitting Control Rod Gas Inlet Fitting Figure 8 - Installing Gas Control Valve Gas Control Valve Inlet Opening 2. Attach pilot gas line to pilot outlet of gas control valve and tighten. Connect thermocouple to rear of gas control valve. See Figure 9. Do not overtighten. If using propane/lp gas, see Changing Pilot Orifice, page Install inlet fitting into inlet opening of gas control valve (see Figure 10). Use thread sealant on male pipe threads. 4. Place burner pan assembly in center of fireplace floor. Make sure front of pan faces the room from which you wish to control appliance. 5. Thread gas supply fitting to fireplace gas supply pipe. Adjust to most convenient position. 6. Install gas connector tube to gas supply fitting. Carefully shape tube to attach to adapter fitting. Be careful not to cause kinks in tube. 7. Test for leaks following instructions under Testing Burner for Leaks, page Retighten and adjust location of gas control as necessary. Gas control should be level, with control rod to the front. 9. Attach cover, provided with log set, to burner pan using screws provided. Figure 10 - Installing Inlet Fitting and Gas Connector Tube Screw Ignitor Control Knob Thermocouple Pilot Piezo Ignitor Control Rod Extension Valve Cover Figure 11 - Installing Cover, Control Knob and Piezo Ignitor 8 Comfortflame.US.com _NC

9 INSTALLATION Continued Propane/LP Gas Conversion To convert to propane/lp gas, burner inlet fitting and pilot orifice must be replaced. The propane/lp burner inlet fitting is supplied with orifice installed for a 24" log set. If you have an 18" set, you must change this orifice also. See Figure 1, page 4, for product identification. Burner Inlet Fitting 1. Remove burner inlet fitting from burner pan assembly (see Figure 12). DO NOT remove orifice from fitting. Propane/LP burner inlet fitting is included in hardware kit (see Figure 13). 2. Be sure to use correct orifice for your appliance. The hardware kit included with this appliance contains two orifices with a cone-like shape. If you have an 18" set, orifice for burner inlet fitting is red. If you have a 24" log set, orifice is already installed inside the fitting. The black orifice will not be used in any multi-side unit and may be discarded. 3. For an 18" set, use a 10 mm socket or nut driver to remove orifice from propane/lp burner inlet fitting. Choose the correct orifice for your log set size and install in place of orifice you just removed. 4. Using thread sealant (resistant to action of propane/lp gas) on larger end of fitting, screw burner inlet fitting through hole and into burner manifold. Tighten using a wrench. 5. Follow steps 1 through 12 under Natural Gas Installation, page 8. Changing Pilot Orifice The pilot is provided with a natural gas orifice installed. For propane/ LP gas you must remove natural gas orifice and replace it with a propane/lp orifice. The hardware kit contains a propane/lp orifice with a red stripe for converting pilot. 1. Gently loosen and remove pilot line connection from bracket (see Figure 14). 2. Replace injector (see Figure 14) with propane/lp pilot injector with red stripe. 3. Replace and tighten pilot line to bracket. 4. Continue with step 3 under Natural Gas Installation, page 8. Pilot Injector Figure 14 - Installing Propane/LP Pilot Orifice NATURAL GAS FITTING Burner Inlet Fitting for Natural Gas Figure 12 - Remove Burner Inlet Fitting Injector for Natural Gas Injector for Propane/LP Gas PROPANE/ LP GAS FITTING Figure 13 - Burner Inlet Fittings with Injectors TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS 1. Generously apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all connections. WARNING: Never check for gas leaks with open flame. 2. Light burner with shutoff valve no more than half open and holding a match slightly in front of pan (see Lighting Instructions, page 11). 3. Inspect all connections for bubbles, raw gas odor or flame from any area other than burner (leaks). If leaks are detected, shut off gas valve immediately. Tighten or reassemble loose connection(s) using pipe joint compound until burner system is leak free. 4. When burner is tested and leak free, observe individual tongues of flame on burner. Note: Burner design includes more ports on outside of the bar. Make sure that all ports are clear and producing flame evenly across burner. If any ports appear blocked, clear them by removing burner manifold and reaming ports with a modified paper clip or other suitable tool. 5. When finished testing, turn gas shutoff valve OFF to extinguish all flames _NC Comfortflame.US.com 9

10 ADDING PAN MATERIAL 1. Open bags of ash bed material (vermiculite) and spread it evenly across burner pan to the top. You may overflow front and sides of pan to cover the entire pan and connecting hardware. Do not cover GA9050A-1 (F0235) or GA9150A (F0237) valve. 2. Open glowing embers and evenly cover ash bed material (vermiculite) in burner pan. INSTALLING GRATE AND LOGS 1. Place grate over burner pan. Grate should lock into place over corners of pan (see Figure 15). 2. Place one of the bottom logs on grate and slide forward against front grate bars. Repeat for other side (see Figure 16). 3. Place smaller top logs onto bottom logs (see Figure 17). Leave as much open space between logs as possible to minimize flame impingement and sooting. Note: Logs may chip if they are handled roughly or if hit together while being placed. INSTALLATION Continued Figure 16 - Placement of Bottom Logs Grate Burner Pan Figure 15 - Installing Grate (Pan Material Not Shown) Figure 17 - Placement of Top Logs 10 Comfortflame.US.com _NC

11 OPERATION Ignitor FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone. Follow the gas supplier s instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information, above. 2. Turn the gas shutoff valve to OFF. 3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas STOP! Follow the safety information above. If you don t smell gas, go on to the next step. 4. Lay a lit match on top of pan material about 2" from end of supply side of pan. 5. Slowly turn gas shutoff valve ON until burner ignites. If burner does not ignite within 10 seconds with match burning, turn shutoff valve OFF and repeat steps 1 through 4 again. Flame Adjustment GAS SHUTOFF VALVE OPERATION Adjust the flame ON/OFF by turning the gas shutoff valve counterclockwise to open or clockwise to close, as necessary. Shutting Off Appliance Turn gas shutoff valve clockwise Control Knob Pilot On ON FROM "PILOT" POSITION SLIGHT PUSH TO TURN OFF PULL PUSH TO LIGHT ON OFF FROM "PILOT" POSITION SLIGHT PUSH TO TURN OFF PULL PUSH TO LIGHT to the OFF position. OFF FROM "PILOT" POSITION SLIGHT PUSH TO TURN OFF PULL PUSH TO LIGHT Off ON OFF CURING LOGS During the 2-3 hour appliance break-in period, you may detect an odor from the appliance as the various paints and compounds used in the manufacturing of this log set cure. This is a normal and temporary situation that is not cause for alarm. However, you may want to provide extra ventilation to the room during this time. To ensure proper curing of the logs: Ignite a 2" flame and maintain it for 1 hour. Burn the logs in consecutive 1 hour periods raising the flame an additional 2" to full flame height for a total of three hours. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR GA9050A-1 (F0235) Note: Operation instructions for GA9150A (F0237) Remote Ready ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot Kit will be included with the kit. 1. STOP! Read the safety information, column one. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas around log set and near floor. If you smell gas, STOP! See safety information, page 3. If you don t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position and press in. Keep control knob pressed in for five (5) seconds. Note: You may be running this log set for the first time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system. If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. 6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the rear of the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. 7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through Turn control knob counterclockwise to the ON position. Burner should light. If burner does not light, call a qualified service person. 9. To shut off burner only leaving pilot lit, turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. Figure 18 - Ignitor and Control Knob _NC Comfortflame.US.com 11

12 Pilot OPERATION Continued Thermocouple CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Keep the area around the log set clean and clear of debris. Occasionally, you may use a soft bristle brush to clean logs. Once every year a qualified agency or certified chimney sweep should examine and clean the venting system of the fireplace. SERVICE HINTS Shutting Off Appliance Figure 19 - Thermocouple and Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. 2. Press in and turn control clockwise to the OFF position. 3. Close equipment shutoff valve. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burner will have delayed ignition appliance will not produce specified heat for propane/lp unit, propane/lp gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local gas supplier. TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. Please contact your IHP dealer for any questions or concerns. When contacting your dealer please have your model and serial numbers of your fireplace ready. You can also visit our web site at Comfortflame.US.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS See Pages 16 to 18 for a complete replacement parts list. Use only parts supplied from the manufacturer. Normally, all parts should be ordered through your IHP distributor or dealer. Parts will be shipped at prevailing prices at time of order. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: 1. The model number of the appliance 2. The serial number of the appliance. 3. The part number. 4. The description of the part. 5. The quantity required. 6. The installation date of the appliance. If you encounter any problems or have any questions concerning the installation or application of this fireplace, please contact your dealer. IHP 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Nashville, TN Visit us at Comfortflame.US.com 12 Comfortflame.US.com _NC

13 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair log set. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM Log set is smoking/sooting excessively (Note: It is natural and unavoidable for vented gas log sets to produce moderate levels of carbon (soot) where flames contact the logs. This is especially true with propane/lp gas.) Burner is excessively noisy (Note: The movement and combustion of gas will create low, unavoidable levels of noise.) POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Poor fuel quality 2. Fireplace venting system not drafting properly 3. Excessive flame impingement or blockage 4. Improper fuel/air mixture 5. Excessive gas supply/pressure 1. Passage of air/gas across irregular surfaces REMEDY 1. Contact local natural or propane/lp gas company 2. Adjust damper wide open and/or have fireplace and venting professionally cleaned and checked 3. Separate the logs to allow more flame passage 4. Remove any foreign items from the flame pattern and/or check for proper orifice sizing 5. Preheat flue in very cold weather 1. Relieve any tight bends or kinks in gas supply line Burner flame is too low or too high When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot (GA9050A-1 - (F0235) Only) 1. Incorrect gas supply or pressure 2. Blocked burner orifice or burner manifold ports 3. Improper burner orifice size 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable 2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3. Bad ground on piezo ignitor 4. Broken ignitor cable 5. Bad piezo ignitor 6. Ignitor electrode broken 7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 1. Check for proper gas supply pressure 2. Free burner orifice and manifold ports of any burrs, paint or other blockage 3. Verify proper burner orifice sizing (see Figure 2, page 5) 1. Reconnect ignitor cable 2. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry 3. Scrape away paint on bracket for better contact with ground on piezo ignitor 4. Replace ignitor cable 5. Replace piezo ignitor 6. Replace electrode 7. Reposition electrode _NC Comfortflame.US.com 13

14 OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition (GA9050A-1 - F0235) Only) Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released (GA9050A-1 - F0235) Only) Burner does not light after pilot is lit (GA9050A-1 - F0235) Only) Delayed ignition burner (GA9050A-1 - F0235) Only) TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed 2. Control knob not in PILOT position 3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4. Air in gas lines when installed 5. Pilot adjustment screw closed 6. Pilot is clogged 7. Low gas pressure 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could be caused by one or both of the following: A) Low gas pressure B) Dirty or partially clogged pilot 5. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve 6. Thermocouple damaged 7. Control valve damaged 1. Burner orifice clogged 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 3. Thermocouple leads disconnected or improperly connected 1. Pilot flame needs adjusting 2. Wrong pilot orifice REMEDY 1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2. Turn control knob to PILOT position 3. Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 5. Adjust pilot flame for approximately 2" blue flame 6. Clean pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 12) or replace pilot assembly 7. Replace gas control 1. Press in control knob fully 2. After pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve 4. A) Contact local natural gas company B) Clean pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 12) or replace pilot assembly 5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more 6. Replace thermocouple 7. Replace control valve 1. Clean burner orifice 2. Contact local natural or propane/lp gas company 3. Reconnect leads 1. Adjust pilot flame for approximately 2" blue flame 2. Replace pilot orifice set 14 Comfortflame.US.com _NC

15 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas Shut off gas supply. Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone. Follow the gas supplier s instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating log set where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will disappear over time. OBSERVED PROBLEM Log Set produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Log Set produces unwanted odors Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling 1. Log Set burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (See IMPORTANT statement above) 2. Gas leak. See Warning statement at top of page 1. Gas leak. See Warning statement at top of page 2. Control valve defective 1. Gas leak. See Warning statement at top of page REMEDY 1. This is normal with most log sets. If noise is excessive, contact qualified service person 1. Open flue to maximum. Stop using odor causing products while log set is running 2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 6) 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 6) 2. Replace control valve 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 6) _NC Comfortflame.US.com 15

16 PARTS CATALOG NO. F2615 F2616 MODEL Sonoma18LZN Sonoma24LZN Comfortflame.US.com _NC

17 PARTS BURNER MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. KEY Sonoma18LZN Sonoma24LZN NO. CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION F2615 F2616 QTY. 1 J6824 Brass 3/8 FLR x 1/2 FPT Elbow 1 2 J6851 Brass 3/8 FLR x 3/8 FPT Elbow 1 3 J7221 Brass Air Mixer - Natural Gas 1 4 J7209 Natural Gas Injector 1 J7204 Natural Gas Injector 1 5 J7323 Burner Manifold 1 J7322 Burner Manifold 1 6 J7329 Burner Pan 1 J7328 Burner Pan 1 7 J7287 Damper Clamp - Std. Assembly 1 8 J7286 Gas Line - 12" Aluminum 1 9 J7331 Log Grate 1 J7321 Log Grate 1 10 J7199 Burner Connection Fitting 2 11 J7326 Right Side Burner 1 J7324 Right Side Burner 1 12 J7327 Left Side Burner 1 J7325 Left Side Burner 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN J # Bag Embers 1 J # Bag Ash Bed Material (Vermiculite) _NC Comfortflame.US.com 17

18 PARTS SPLIT OAK LOG SET MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. WARNING: Contact an IHP dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials not approved by IHP. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. KEY Sonoma18LZN Sonoma24LZN NO. CATALOG NO. DESCRIPTION F2615 F2616 QTY. 1 J7309 Bottom Log FC-8 2 J7310 Bottom Log FC J7312 Bottom Log FC-9 2 J7313 Bottom Log FC J7263 Top Log FS-12Y 1 4 J7262 Top Log FS J7260 Top Log FS J7264 Top Log FS-12L 1 7 J7261 Top Log FS Split Oak Logs 18 Comfortflame.US.com _NC

19 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, contact IHP at Comfortflame.US.com for referral information. CAT NO. MODEL DESCRIPTION WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH For all models. Allows the gas log set to be turned on and off with a wall switch. GA9150A (F0237) (Not Shown) F0245 GWMS2 Switch Wall Mount Kit MANUAL CONTROL ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT For all models. Contains components for propane/lp conversion (Not Shown) F0235 GA9050A-1 ManualControl ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot Kit REMOTE CONTROL READY ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT For all models. Required for remote control operation. Contains components for propane/lp conversion. (Not Shown) F0237 GA9150A Remote Control Ready ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot Kit RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT For all models. Allows the gas log set to be turned on and off by using the handheld remote control. Valve/Pilot Kit GA9150A (F0237) must be purchased to use this remote.. F0236 RCKIT4001 Standard On/Off Remote Control Kit ASH BED MATERIAL (Vermiculite) For all models. Use for firebox decoration only. F0240 GA9750A Ash Bed Material GLOWING EMBERS For all models. Use for firebox decoration only. F0243 GA9950A Glowing Embers SILICA SAND For all models. Use for firebox decoration only. F0242 GA9850A Silica Sand VOLCANIC STONE For all models. Use for firebox decoration only. F0241 GA6067A Lava Cinders DECORATIVE ASH BED CONTROL COVER - CDABKA An attractive way to cover control knob and piezo ignitor. F0246 CDABKA Decorative Ash Bed (Not Shown) (Not Shown) (Not Shown) (Not Shown) (Not Shown) _NC Comfortflame.US.com 19

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23 Innovative Hearth Products Comfort Flame Brand Gas Log Set Limited One Year Warranty THE WARRANTY Innovative Hearth Products Limited One Year Warranty ("IHP") warrants your Comfort Flame brand Gas Log Set ("Product") to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the time of manufacture. The logs and grate carry the Limited One Year Warranty. After installation, if covered components manufactured by IHP are found to be defective in materials or workmanship during the Limited One Year Warranty period and while the Product remains at the site of the original installation, IHP will, at its option, repair or replace the covered components. If repair or replacement is not commercially practical, IHP will, at its option, refund the purchase price or wholesale price of the IHP product, whichever is applicable. IHP will also pay IHP prevailing labor rates, as determined in its sole discretion, incurred in repairing or replacing such components. THERE ARE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS to this Limited Three Year Warranty as described herein. COVERAGE COMMENCEMENT DATE Warranty coverage begins on the date of purchase. In the case of new home construction, warranty coverage begins on the date of fi rst occupancy of the dwelling or six months after the sale of the Product by an independent IHP dealer, whichever occurs earlier. The warranty shall commence no later than 24 months following the date of product shipment from IHP, regardless of the installation or occupancy date. EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This Limited Three Year Warranty applies only if the Product is installed in the United States or Canada and only if operated and maintained in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying the Product and in compliance with all applicable installation and building codes and good trade practices. This warranty is non-transferable and extends to the original owner only. The Product must be purchased through a listed supplier of IHP and proof of purchase must be provided. The following do not carry the Limited Three Year Warranty but are warranted as follows: Gas components Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation. Remote control Repair or replacement for one year from the date of installation. Labor coverage Prevailing IHP labor rates apply for the warranty period of the component. Parts not otherwise listed carry a 90 day warranty from the date of installation. Whenever practicable, IHP will provide replacement parts, if available, for a period of 10 years from the last date of manufacture of the product. IHP will not be responsible for: (a) damages caused by normal wear and tear, accident, riot, fi re, fl ood or acts of God; (b) damages caused by abuse, negligence, misuse, or unauthorized alteration or repair of the Product affecting its stability or performance (The Product must be subjected to normal use. The Product is designed to burn either natural or propane gas only. Burning conventional fuels such as wood, coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Product, will produce excessive temperatures and could result in a fire hazard.); (c) damages caused by failing to provide proper maintenance and service in accordance with the instructions provided with the Product; (d) damages, repairs or inefficiency resulting from faulty installation or application of the Product. This Limited One Year Warranty covers only parts and labor as provided herein. In no case shall IHP be responsible for materials, components or construction which are not manufactured or supplied by IHP or for the labor necessary to install, repair or remove such materials, components or construction. Additional utility bills incurred due to any malfunction or defect in equipment are not covered by this warranty. All replacement or repair components will be shipped F.O.B. from the nearest stocking IHP factory. LIMITATION ON LIABILITY It is expressly agreed and understood that IHP s sole obligation and the purchaser s exclusive remedy under this warranty, under any other warranty, expressed or implied, or in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be limited to replacement, repair, or refund, as specified herein. In no event shall IHP be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by defects in the Product, whether such damage occurs or is discovered before or after replacement or repair, and whether such damage is caused by IHP s negligence. IHP has not made and does not make any representation or warranty of fi tness for a particular use or purpose, and there is no implied condition of fitness for a particular use or purpose. IHP makes no expressed warranties except as stated in this Limited One Year Warranty. The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the duration of this expressed warranty. No one is authorized to change this Limited One Year Warranty or to create for IHP any other obligation or liability in connection with the Product. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. The provisions of this Limited One Year Warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from any statutory warranties and other rights and remedies provided by law. INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST WARRANTY IHP reserves the right to investigate any and all claims against this Limited One Year Warranty and to decide, in its sole discretion, upon the method of settlement. To receive the benefi ts and advantages described in this Limited One Year Warranty, the appliance must be installed and repaired by a licensed contractor approved by IHP. Contact IHP at the address provided herein to obtain a listing of approved dealers/distributors. IHP shall in no event be responsible for any warranty work done by a contractor that is not approved without fi rst obtaining IHP's prior written consent. HOW TO REGISTER A CLAIM AGAINST WARRANTY In order for any claim under this warranty to be valid, you must contact the IHP dealer/distributor from which you purchased the product. If you cannot locate the dealer/ distributor, then you must notify IHP in writing. IHP must be notified of the claimed defect in writing within 90 days of the date of failure. Notices should be directed to the IHP Warranty Department at 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108; Nashville, TN or visit our website at Printed in U.S.A Innovative Hearth Products Innovative Hearth Products P/N , Rev. A 10/ _NC Comfortflame.US.com 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108 Nashville, TN